The Gruffalo's Child

Synopsis

The Gruffalo said that no Gruffalo should
Ever set foot in the deep dark wood.

The Gruffalo’s Child isn’t afraid of the Big Bad Mouse. After all, he doesn’t really exist . . . does he?

Bring this classic story to life as you listen to this reading by Imelda Staunton, then sing along with The Gruffalo’s Child Song. 

Biographies

Julia Donaldson has written many of the world’s most-loved picture books. The 2011-2013 UK Children’s Laureate, Julia also writes fiction, songs and plays, and her live children’s shows are always in demand. Julia and her husband split their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.

Axel Scheffler is an award-winning star illustrator whose instantly recognisable, warm and witty illustrations have become firm favourites of millions of children. Born in Hamburg, Axel lives with his partner and daughter in London.

Read along with . . . 

Imelda Staunton is a Bafta-winning film, TV, radio and stage actor. She was the voice of Aunt Lucy in the film Paddington and played Professor Umbridge in the Harry Potter films.

Lyrics:

Where are you going to, Gruffalo’s Child,
All by yourself through the woods so wild?
Aha! Oho!
To look for the Big Bad Mouse.

Where can he be? I’ll ask the Snake.
He’s down by the lake, eating Gruffalo cake.
Aha! Oho!
Beware of the Big Bad Mouse.

Where can he be? Will Owl tell me?
He’s under a tree, drinking Gruffalo tea.
Too-whit! Too-whoo!
Beware of the Big Bad Mouse.

Where can he be? The Fox looks sly:
He’s somewhere nearby, eating Gruffalo pie.
Aha! Oho!
Beware of the Big Bad Mouse.

Who is this creature so big and strong?
His tail and his whiskers are terribly long.
Oh help! Oh no!
It must be the Big Bad Mouse!

Where are you going to, Gruffalo’s Child,
All by yourself through the woods so wild?
Away! Back home!
To hide from the Big Bad Mouse.